RICHMOND, Va. (October 22, 2009) -The Colonial Athletic Association has announced its Silver Anniversary team in men's swimming and diving, which includes seven All-Americans, 13 former CAA Swimmers of the Year and a pair of CAA Divers of the Year.

As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration in 2009-10, the CAA is recognizing Silver Anniversary teams in 21 championship sports. The teams are selected by a panel of current and former head coaches in the conference.

Members of the CAA Silver Anniversary team for men's swimming and diving are:

Men's swimming and diving has been part of the CAA since its inception in 1985-86 and the conference has produced athletes who have competed well on a national and international level. James Madison owns a league-high nine CAA titles, including six straight from 1992-97 and three in a row from 1999-2001. UNC Wilmington has dominated the conference in recent years, capturing eight consecutive championships since 2002. American (1989, 1990), East Carolina (1986, 1989) and Navy (1987, 1988) also won a pair of CAA championships.

More extensive biographies of the members of the Silver Anniversary team are included with this release. Photos and a video of the anniversary team are available by clicking here.

CAA MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING 25TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM

Patrik Balint - Old Dominion - 2004-08 - Budapest, Hungary
· Four time CAA champion in the 200 backstroke (2005-08)
· Received CAA Rookie of the Year honors in 2005
· Set ODU records in the 100 back, 200 back and 800 free relay

Dean Berman - UNC Wilmington - 2003-06 - Matthews, N.C.
· Selected as the CAA Diver of the Year in 2005 and 2006
· Two-time CAA Champion on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards
· 2005 NCAA Championship qualifier on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards

Adam Brenneman - UNC Wilmington - 2003-06 - Reston, Va.
· 14-time CAA champion, including two titles in the 50 free and 100 free
· Was a member of four winning relay teams at the 2005 and 2006 CAA championship
· Set the CAA record in the 100 free (44.30) in 2006

Frank Byskov - American - 1998-2001 - Viborg, Denmark
· Named CAA Swimmer of the Year in 1999 and 2000 and CAA Rookie of the Year in 1998
· 13-time CAA Champion, including four titles in the 1650 free and three in the 200 free
· Earned Academic All-America honors in 1998, 1999 and 2000

Cameron Charlton - George Mason - 2000-03 - Ontario, Canada
· Two-time CAA Champion in the 200 breaststroke (2000, 2002)
· Captured the conference title in the 100 breaststroke in 2003
· Set Mason school records in the 100 and 200 breast

George Edelman - Richmond - 1987-89 -Wyomissing, Pa.
· Selected as the CAA Athlete of the Year in 1989
· Captured three straight CAA titles in the 500 free (1987-89)
· Was a two-time CAA champion in the 200 and 1650 free

Roger Font - American - 1994-97 - Barcelona, Spain
· CAA Swimmer of the Year and All-American in 1996
· Six-time CAA champion, including four titles in the 200 butterfly
· Chosen as an Academic All-American in 1996 and 1997

Ryan Frost - James Madison - 1993-97 - Potomac, Md.
· CAA Swimmer of the Year and CAA Outstanding Meet Performer in 1997
· 18-time CAA champion, including four titles in the 100 breaststroke
· Set JMU school records in the 100 breast, 200 breast and 400 medley relay

Mark Gabriele - James Madison - 1991-95 -Timonium, Md.
· CAA Swimmer of the Year and CAA Outstanding Meet Performer in 1995
· 22-time CAA champion, including four titles in the 100 butterfly
· Set four JMU records and two CAA records (100 fly and 200 IM)

Frederick Hviid - American - 1992-95 - Gran Canaria, Spain
· CAA Swimmer of the Year in 1993 and 1994 who earned All-America honors in 1993
· Eight-time CAA champion, including three titles in the 1650 free and 200 IM
· Twice represented Spain in the Olympic Games (1996, 2000)

Tom Koucheravy - George Mason - 2003-07 - Fairfax, Va.
· CAA Swimmer of the Year in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and Rookie of the Year in 2004
· Earned honorable mention All-America honors in the 500 free and 1650 free in 2006
· 11-time CAA champion including four titles and a CAA record in the 1650 free

Aaron Krause - Towson - 2000-04 - Linthicum, Md.
· CAA Swimmer of the Year and Outstanding Meet Performer in 2003 and 2004
· 13-time CAA Champion, including three titles in the 100 and 200 backstroke
· NCAA qualifier in the 100 back, 200 back and 200 free

Sergio Lopez - American - 1990-91 - Spain
· Two-time Olympian for Spain who earned a bronze medal in the 200 breast in 1988
· CAA Swimmer of the Year in 1990 and 1991 and All-America honoree in 1990
· 12-time CAA champion who owns school records in the 200 breast and 500 free

Tim Norton - George Mason - 2002-06 - Virginia Beach, Va.
· Selected as the CAA Rookie Swimmer of the Year in 2003
· Won four straight CAA titles in the 400 individual medley (2003-07)
· Captured seven individual and one team CAA championship in career

Randy Parker - James Madison - 1985-88 - Newport News, Va.
· Earned CAA Athlete of the Year honors in 1986, 1987 and 1988
· 11-time CAA champion, including three titles in the 100 free
· Set the JMU record in the 100 free (44.63) in 1988

David Tyler - James Madison - 1990-92 - Wellington, Fla.
· Selected as the CAA Co-Swimmer of the Year in 1992
· Nine-time CAA champion, including titles in the 200, 500 and 1650 free
· Was a member of four winning relay teams at the 1992 CAA Championship

John Wenham - Old Dominion - 1994-98 - Indian Trail, N.C.
· Two-time CAA Champion in the 200 and 400 individual medley
· Qualified for the NCAA Championship in 1996
· Four-time team MVP who set school records in the 200 and 400 IM